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Present: Cardinal Athletic Foundation Secretary/Board Member; Member of Lakes Area Professional Women and the Scholarship Committee; Vice Chair of Athletic Trainers Council with MN Board of Medical Practice Committees: Alexandria Area High School Advisory Committee for HHS; Minnesota Athletic Trainers Assoc (MATA) PR Committee, Governmental Relations Committee; American Academy of Orthopaedic Executives (AAOE) Membership Council; and National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) COPA Worth to Value.
Becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer and having the opportunity to be back in my hometown covering our local high school’s athletic teams.
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How are you using your leadership skills to better the community, workplace and family?
I enjoy sharing my various experiences, from past and present, with all the groups I’m able to interact with. There’s so much to be learned through these involvement opportunities, and the networking is invaluable.
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What is your favorite thing about living in the Alexandria area?
Member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Alexandria.
Being able to grow professionally, spend time with family and friends, and enjoy my hobbies all within this community. The short and simple commute to work sure can’t be beat either!
Volunteer in a variety of local events throughout the year. Previous Involvement: Locally coached youth girls hockey with Alexandria Area Hockey Association for 4 years, and sat on the strategic planning committee at the Alexandria Golf Club. MATA PR Committee Chair for 4 years, member of AAOE Needs Assessment Committee, Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association (GLATA) PR Committee (4 years), NATA Healthcare Administrators Work Group (2 years). Lettered 2 years on the Gustavus Women’s Golf Team.
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What career accomplishments are you most proud of so far?
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Who has been the most influential person in your life?
Dr. Jeff Brand and Mike Doyle for allowing me to shadow them back in high school to see if sports medicine and orthopedics was a career direction I’d want to pursue … now I have the opportunity to work with both of them each day for the past 10 years! Also, my parents – Rick and Diane Nelson – for all their continued support as I’ve worked to achieve my goals.
Obtaining my MBA in Healthcare degree from University of St. Thomas, while working full time.
A Very Big Congratulations To All The Top �� Winners!
Barnett
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What is your community involvement?
Aside from working with members of the community on a variety of building projects, I have volunteered for a number of different organizations including Habitat for Humanity, The Salvation Army, The Maritime Museum, and the Alexandria Area High School. I am also an active member on the Alexandria Planning Commission.
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What accomplishments have you succeeded with in your chosen career?
The biggest accomplishment for a young designer is becoming a licensed architect. I was able to achieve licensure within four years of college graduation and I am now licensed in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Other accomplishments include having significant roles on various award-winning and high performing building projects, including the LEED Silver Alexandria Area High School, Living Word Lutheran Church (North Dakota AIA Merit Award) and the LEED Platinum Gorecki Alumni Center (University of North Dakota).
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How are you using your leadership skills to better the community, workplace and family?
In the community, I am always looking for new opportunities to be involved or lead volunteer efforts with my peers. By serving on a city commission, I feel I am utilizing my knowledge, experience, leadership,
and decision-making skills to better the community at a governmental level. As an architect at JLG Architects, I strive to set a positive example as a leader and mentor to young staff on new or large projects. I am also becoming more involved in our company’s business development and marketing efforts, which means having a key role in the direction and success of the overall company. At home, my leadership skills are focused on being a strong and loving husband and father, and instilling in my two daughters strong family values, respect, and responsibility.
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What is your favorite thing about living in the Alexandria area?
My favorite thing about living in the Alexandria area is by far the outdoor recreation. I try to enjoy as many outdoor opportunities as possible including sailing, golfing, sand volleyball, fishing, riding bike on the Central Lakes Trail, or just taking a walk in the park with my family and dogs.
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Who has been the most influential person in your life?
The most influential people in my life thus far have been my parents. Both of my parents were teachers and, at a young age, they bestowed upon me a lifelong passion for learning. They also taught me, leading by example, the values of family, love, respect, and hard work. Without their efforts, I would not be where I am today, with great opportunities for growth and leadership in my career and community.
So proud of our very own
Greta Siegel
selected as one of the Top 20 Under 40! You’re #1 at Horizon Public Health! 809 Elm Street Suite 1200 Alexandria, MN 56308
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You are a big asset to the success of our Community. We are proud of you!
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Project Architect, JLG Architects, age 32
MBA/ATC/Clinic & Sports Medicine Director, Heartland Orthopedic Specialists, age 32
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he Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals and Echo Press are proud to bring you the first “20 under 40” honorees. These honorees were chosen from numerous nominations based on the depth of their community involvement, their career accomplishments and the use of leadership skills to better their community, workplace and family through volunteerism. This “20 under 40” publication showcases the emerging leadership and talent of these young community professionals.
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April 22, 2016
320.763.6018 www.RunestoneElectric.com
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